Return-path: <[log in to unmask]> Received: from truth.its.csufresno.edu (truth.its.csufresno.edu [129.8.5.85]) by zimmer.csufresno.edu (iPlanet Messaging Server 5.2 HotFix 2.17 (built Mar 28 2007)) with ESMTP id <[log in to unmask]>; Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:49:08 -0700 (PDT) Received: from titan.cvip.net ([129.8.15.69]) by truth.its.csufresno.edu with ESMTP; Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:49:07 -0700 Received: from cvip.net (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by titan.cvip.net (iPlanet Messaging Server 5.2 HotFix 2.17 (built Mar 28 2007)) with ESMTP id <[log in to unmask]>; Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:49:07 -0700 (PDT) Received: from [198.189.164.216] by titan.cvip.net (mshttpd); Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:49:07 -0700 Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:49:07 -0700 From: Liliana Quintero <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Hispanic youth Symposium To: Juan Garcia <[log in to unmask]>, Luz Gonzalez <[log in to unmask]>, Ruth Shaeffer <[log in to unmask]>, "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]>, Albert Valencia <[log in to unmask]>, Charles Arokiasamy <[log in to unmask]> Cc: Agni Fernandez <[log in to unmask]> Message-id: <[log in to unmask]> MIME-version: 1.0 X-Mailer: iPlanet Messenger Express 5.2 HotFix 2.17 (built Mar 28 2007) Content-type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-language: en Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT Content-disposition: inline X-Accept-Language: en Priority: normal X-IronPort-Anti-Spam-Filtered: true X-IronPort-Anti-Spam-Result: AiAKABzl5UmBCA9FXWdsb2JhbACUbIEkIyGraYdNiE2DfgaHWA X-IronPort-AV: E=Sophos;i="4.40,194,1239001200"; d="scan'208";a="501433290" Please help pass along thank you Hispanic Youth Symposium ( Fresno State University ) College Leaders, The Hispanic Youth Symposium is coming to Fresno State this summer! 200 local high school students and 150 community volunteers will come to the campus of Fresno State from July 27th-31st for a three-night, four-day program that allows them to develop a network of peers and mentors, learn about resources and tools for college, and develop a long-term career vision. Were do you come in as a College Mentor and Volunteer? The Resident Advisors, who are current college students or recent graduates, lead a familia, a group of 8-10 high school students. All students attend workshops to prepare them academically and professionally including RAs, who will attend a set of workshops designed for college students. Additionally, one resident assistant has the opportunity to win a $500 scholarship while participating in the 4 day program. For those PPS credential students this is a great experience, hours can be counted as well. For more details about the program you can visit www.hispanicyouth.org Apply to one of two positions either as a RA or a RA Assistant Resident Advisors Each RA will be placed with a familia of approximately 8 students, grouped by gender. RAs primary duties are to supervise the familia and be a positive role model. They will also assist the RA coordinator by performing various tasks as they arise. Qualities -Current college student (have completed at least their sophomore year of college) or recent college graduate and at least 18 yrs. old. -Bilingual (preferable) -Be in good standing with the university -Good communication skills -Good leadership skills -Good management skills -Responsible and reliable -Team player -Able to work under pressure and multi-task -Able to stay on campus 5 days (all expenses paid) Responsibilities -Attend RA conference call meetings -Agree to mentor students of Familia before, during, and after HYS -Contact assigned students by phone/e-mail, establish communication and confirm participation -During HYS: Answer student questions honestly. Engage students in conversations about going to college, etc. -After HYS: Keep Familia connected through periodic e-mails, phone calls. - Arrange for Familia activities when possible -Follow instructions given by Lead RAs/HYS Resident Advisor Assistants Each RA will be placed with a familia of approximately 8 students, grouped by gender. RA Assistants primary duties assist the RAs in supervising the HYS students and to be a positive role model. They will also assist the Lead RAs by performing various tasks as they arise. Qualities -Current college student or senior in high school (at least 18 yrs. old at the time of the symposium) -Bilingual (preferable) -Be in good standing with the high school or university -Good communication skills -Responsible and reliable -Team Player -Able to work under pressure and multi-task -Able to stay on campus 5 days (all expenses paid) Responsibilities -Assist Lead RAs before and during HYS -Attend RA conference call meetings -Serve as back up support during HYS -Escort students to competitions During Days of HYS -Serve as active mentors/role models to all students at all times for students -Set a good example and be a mentor for students FREE room and board, as well as meals, for the 5 days of the program included. If you have any questions please email Agni Fernandez [log in to unmask] or Liliana Robes [log in to unmask] Here is the RA/RA Assistant Link: http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionid.1,pageid .170/default.asp